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by DimitriosK » Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:36 am
Hi,
I am a Greek national residing in the UK since 9/2002. I would like to apply for naturalisation and i am a bit confused in regards to the requirement for the Permanent residence status and the residential qualifying period. The time line is as per below
9-2002 arrival in the UK
9/2002 until 10-2005 University Student. I can obtain a letter confirming my studies.
3/2003 until 8-2006 part time worker in pub. I might not be able to produce evidence of this as the pub chain is now closed and i do not have the P60's. Moreover this was registered under a temporary NI number so i do not know if the Tax office will a have a record of it
3-2006 until 7-2006. Full time worker. I can obtain a letter from the employer for this. This might be affected by the same NI number as the previous one.
8-2006 until now. Full time worker. I can obtain a letter from the employer and i also have the P60's.
Given the above can i apply for naturalisation now or i need to obtain a permanent residence status from the Home office and wait a further 12 months? The website is not explicit in regards to the applicability of the "free from immigration time restriction" requirement to EEA nationals. My understanding is that all EEA nationals automatically get the PR/ILR on 5 years however does this need to be accompanied with a Home office letter or any other evidence?
Thank you in advance for your help